Engineer - HV Cables

Jacobs; Kolkata District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Substation Cable Engineer to deliver precise HV substation designs and calculations. You will work with engineers and project managers to produce accurate plant layouts and electrical systems documentation.

The role requires extensive HV cable design experience, proficiency in CYMCAP and 2D CAD, and the ability to prepare detailed specifications and BOMs in a collaborative, hybrid work setup across India.

Qualifications

• Experience in HV cable design from 33kV to 400kV with rating calculations.
• Strong Cad drafting and civil coordination skills.
• Professional English written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed design drawings and calculations for HV substations.
• Prepare cable route sketches in 2D CAD and cross sections.
• Develop cable schematics, bonding, BOMs and material schedules.
• Support bidding and technical proposals with engineers and PMs.
• Ensure compliance with BSEN/IEC/IS/ANSI/NG/ENA standards.

Skills

CYMCAP

2D CAD

Civil 3D

Technical writing

English proficiency

Education

BTech/ME/MTech

Tools

CYMCAP

Civil 3D

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is a global provider of technical, professional, and scientific services including engineering, architecture, construction, operations, and project management. Our portfolio spans industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets and geographies. We have a PAN-India presence; with five world-class engineering delivery centres in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bangalore & Kolkata.

As Substation Cable Engineer you are responsible for creating detailed design drawings and calculations for HV Substations .This role involves working closely with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to develop precise and accurate representations of plant layouts, equipment, and systems.

The HV Cable system Engineer ensures that all designs comply with industry standards and project specifications, facilitating the construction and maintenance of efficient and safe industrial facilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Must have experience in HV cable system design (from 33kV to 400kV) and rating calculation (CYMCAP or similar software proficiency).
• Preparation of cable route sketches in 2D CAD.
• Ability to demonstrate good written communication skills including report writing.
• Create Cable cross sections.
• Cable schematics and bonding.
• Prepare Joint pit bays and bill of materials.
• Producing Material Schedules & Technical specifications.
• Support bidding and technical proposals.
• Basic experience in Civils 3D to check and review the cable routing
• Must have experience with BSEN/IEC/IS/ANSI/Saudi standards/National Grid (UK/US)/DNO/ENA standards.

Qualifications And Skills

• BTech/ME/MTech- 15+ years of experience.
• Experience in CYMCAP or equivalent
• Experience with civil coordination and layouts drawings.
• Analytical mind, rigorous and commitment.
• Professional English spoken and written.
• Member of IET or equivalent .

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.